Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 July 2022
172. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport if there will be a third round of public consultations in relation to Dart West before the railway order is signed and if he will liaise with Irish Rail to interact with residents in relation to same. [36910/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the DART+ Programme and the public consultations associated with it.
As referenced by the Deputy, there have been two rounds of non-statutory public consultation on the DART+ West project. It will again be subject to public consultation once it enters the statutory planning system in due course.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matters raised, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
